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We have a Winner for Tour of Britain VIP hospitality… and IG Hill Climb Challenge place

VIP hospitaltiy at final stage + a place to race in the IG Markets Hill Climb Challenge courtesy of Map My Tracks

We have a winner for what has to be one of the best competitions we've ever run… Our lucky winner will get to pit himself and his bike against gravity and a very steep hill in front of cheering crowds in the IG Hill Climb Challenge before settling back with a friend to enjoy some VIP hospitality while watching the pros tackle the same hill shortly after - all courtesy of Map My Tracks. So, who did the random-number-o-meter pick?

Phil Walker is the lucky man - he's been informed and even now is ramping up his training.

Bad luck to those of you that missed out, but there will be another great roadcc competition along soon… although it won't be containing any hill climb hurt (sorry about that).
 

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On Sunday 16th September after completing almost 150km of racing, the final stage of The Tour of Britain concludes with a dramatic scramble to the finish on Guildford’s scenic cobbled High Street. We have teamed up with the official GPS tracking supplier for the 2012 Tour of Britain, Map My Tracks, to offer you the chance to take on this climb moments before the leaders arrive, with a coveted place in the IG Hill Climb Challenge.

With only 40 riders taking part in this invitation-only event in front of capacity crowds, this is your chance to put your climbing skills to the test and see if you can make it onto the podium… and possibly throw up on Guildford High St without being arrested.

Afterwards, you’ll be able to cool off and watch The Tour’s closing moments with a guest from a prime location on the finishing straight. This VIP experience will include an exquisite buffet lunch accompanied by a selection of Adnams wines, and comes courtesy of Map My Tracks.

This really is one belter of a prize and a great day out for you and your plus one. To enter the competition, all you need to do is comment in below - usual Schwag Grab rules apply + the winner enters the Hill Climb at his/her own their own risk and Tinderhouse Ltd cannot accept any responsibility for any loss or damage to property or individuals. We will announce the winner next Wednesday.

Map My Tracks will be tracking the peloton's progress every step of the way during The Tour of Britain, allowing fans and spectators to follow the race online or via the Map My Tracks App.

For more information about the Tour of Britain Event Tracker powered by Map My Tracks, please visit: http://mmteventtracker.com/

About Map My Tracks:

Map My Tracks will be tracking the peloton's progress every step of the way during The Tour of Britain, allowing fans and spectators to follow the race online or via the Map My Tracks App.

For more information about the Tour of Britain Event Tracker powered by Map My Tracks, visit: http://mmteventtracker.com/

For more information and instructions on how to download Map My Tracks applications please visit: http://www.mapmytracks.com

Prize:

One place in the IG Hill Climb Challenge and two tickets for the VIP Hospitality package on Sunday 16 September 2012.

The event runs from 10am to 4pm with qualifying for the IG Hill Climb Challenge starting at 10am.

The VIP Hospitality enclosure opens at 11am and is located in the Trinity Church, Guildford. The Package includes;

*Exquisite buffet luncheon served with accompanying Adnams wines

*Prime location on the finishing straight with exclusive views of the finish line

road.cc's founder and first editor, nowadays to be found riding a spreadsheet. Tony's journey in cycling media started in 1997 as production editor and then deputy editor of Total Bike, acting editor of Total Mountain Bike and then seven years as editor of Cycling Plus. He launched his first cycling website - the Cycling Plus Forum at the turn of the century. In 2006 he left C+ to head up the launch team for Bike Radar which he edited until 2008, when he co-launched the multi-award winning road.cc - finally handing on the reins in 2021 to Jack Sexty. His favourite ride is his ‘commute’ - which he does most days inc weekends and he’s been cycle-commuting since 1994. His favourite bikes are titanium and have disc brakes, though he'd like to own a carbon bike one day.

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Ben_M | 11 years ago
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I reckon I can easily come last at that competition, I'm in !

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Ting | 11 years ago
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Yes Please

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paulfrank | 11 years ago
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Yes please, I'll be aiming to dodge that wooden spoon.

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guyw1lson | 11 years ago
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and me please...

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Siclark | 11 years ago
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I'm in too. Excuse I need for a new bike. Will still come last.

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Saints1885 | 11 years ago
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Well why the devil not?

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petelanc | 11 years ago
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I'll be knackered just riding from the station.

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Chrisbibby06 | 11 years ago
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Wheels of fire burn the night, Ride across the sky,
Wheels of fire burning bright, I live to ride.

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fra3er_3ell | 11 years ago
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Sounds like a good thing. Why not.

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Amos | 11 years ago
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Ok stop twisting my arm, I'm in!

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nellybuck@msn.com | 11 years ago
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Not exactly renowned for my climbing ability, but would love to give it a go!

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kevarino | 11 years ago
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Count me in

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Sudor | 11 years ago
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Neve one to pass up the opportunity of making a complete t** of myself on a hill climb  4

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alg | 11 years ago
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let me check my diary - well ok then might be able to squeeze you in

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mrsminx411 | 11 years ago
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Yes please altho i might have to have a ringer for the hill climb  4

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rbx | 11 years ago
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Ok then, I'll have it.

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Andrewmj54 | 11 years ago
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I'm up for it!

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ollybell | 11 years ago
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That sounds absolutely marvellous in every way. Keen as mustard for the hill climb.

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Sascha | 11 years ago
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I'm in. (Oh dear)

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ewn123 | 11 years ago
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Sounds great and being guaranteed to finish in the top 40 of anything sounds like a bonus  1

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hayley16 | 11 years ago
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Me please - will be an excellent birthday present  4

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Murrty | 11 years ago
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Sounds rather good to me. You can count me in..

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Zenjiin | 11 years ago
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Sure, I'm in  1

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roadiesean | 11 years ago
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You little beauty, this would be fabbie !!!

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greggyr | 11 years ago
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ooh nice!I'm taking Mrs G as part of her rehab after a nasty fall from her bike. I'll do the hill climb, she'll do the buffet !!!

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davidrose24 | 11 years ago
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Oh, go on then!

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Windyhead | 11 years ago
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Yes I am keen! I'll have to ride at least 50 miles to get there so might be a tired but lets bring it on! (getting my excuses in early)

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ourtel | 11 years ago
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worth a dabble

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Linkinbassist | 11 years ago
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It'd be grand to race up my local high street =]

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twowheelbob | 11 years ago
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Ace, I hope the buffets at the bottom of the hill!

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